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Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Friday, 31 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Criminal Behaviour Orders: Social Media

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to review the guidance provided to police forces on the publication of information relating to Criminal Behaviour Orders on social media.

Answer

The Home Office provides statutory guidance to support police and other local agencies in the use of the powers and tools in the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, including information on publicising Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs).

While UK Law, including data protection legislation, supports the legitimate sharing of information to prevent crime, it is the legal responsibility of the police to decide on a case-by-case basis if it is necessary, proportionate and lawful to share personal details about suspects or perpetrators.

The Information Commissioner’s Office also provides guidance on data sharing, including for police.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87205
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Police Social media Criminal behaviour orders
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk